The Green Bay Packers got a late winner over the New England Patriots, thanks to Mason Crosby’s 31-yard field goal in the closing seconds of overtime on Sunday.
Zappe kept the Patriots in the game by leaning on his running backs, with Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushing for a combined 152 yards on 32 carries.
He gave the New England Patriots the lead when he led back-to-back touchdown drives in the second half to help the Patriots grab the lead.
The Patriots forced a three-and-out on the opening series of overtime and got the ball at their 49-yard line after a 20-yard punt return from Marcus Jones.
He led back-to-back touchdown drives in the second half to help the Patriots grab the lead.
But Zappe was unable to lead a winning drive in overtime after New England’s defense set him up with outstanding field position and the Green Bay Packers took advantage of it and ended up winning.
In another game, quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns for Denver.
But Denver had a dreadful third quarter, running 11 offensive plays for seven yards over three possessions, all of which ended in punts. The Broncos were three-for-11 on third down. Denver also wasted three opportunities with good field position.
Denver, who came into the game with a league-high 30 penalties for 236 yards, were penalised seven times for 50 yards.
